Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate

Our guest today on the show is the founder and owner of Bakerson, Bruce B. Wuollet! We talk to Bruce about his history in the multifamily game, the founding of his company, and the family legacy that led to the naming of Bakerson. He explains their investment strategies and how these have evolved over the years, moving to larger, longer-term deals and the shifts that go along with this. Bruce tell...

For this edition of Asset Management Fridays, we are joined by the up and coming Spencer Hilligoss from Madison Investing! As a relatively young mind in the multifamily game, Spencer brings enthusiasm and a sense of purpose to his work, believing strongly in communication and authenticity. Our conversation today centers on relations with investors and Spencer shares some great lessons he has learn...

After the 2008 crash, a lot of people either lost most or all of their money and one of the biggest reasons was they were held hostage to a 1031 exchange. Even today, the conventional 1031 strategy presents many downsides, a major one being that once you sell, you have a limited timeframe before which you have to rebuy. Enter Brett Swarts, today’s guest and founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions,...

The period that follows the closing of the deal is vital in the outcomes of your investment. Here on this edition of Asset Management Fridays to talk of their practices in the 30 to 90 days following a purchase is Mark Hentemann! Mark is a television writer, having worked on high-profile shows such as Family Guy and with David Letterman! Mark explains his particular type of investing and how he go...

There comes a time in real estate investors’ careers when they can no longer manage all the tasks and wear all the hats required to succeed in the industry. This is when virtual assistants (VAs) might be just what they need. Bob Lachance is a nationally recognized speaker, mentor, and trainer who specializes in helping customers build their businesses through automation and outsourcing. He acquire...

If you are in the real estate game currently or are thinking about diving in, chances are you have heard the term 'refinancing'. If you have not, do not fear, we have James Kandasamy from Achieve Investment Group here to explain the idea and share his wisdom on the subject! James joins us for this edition of Asset Management Fridays and we go through all the important points about refina...

Like many forms of investing, real estate investing is a long-term wealth accumulation strategy with long-term outcomes. When you understand this basic principle, you go through market fluctuations with more ease and remain confident about the returns you will reap in the future. At the same time, however, it is about realizing that investing always carries some risk. Joining us to speak on this t...

Our guest today is Mauricio Rauld, the CEO and founder of Premier Law Group where he also acts as one of the syndication attorneys who help real estate syndicators to raise the capital to pursue their dreams of financial independence. Mauricio gives listeners some helpful advice around signing purchase and sales agreements, setting up LLCs, and keeping the asset management entity separate from the...

Many multifamily syndicators have either transitioned or are currently transitioning from a full-time W2 into the world of real estate. Taking the plunge can be daunting and going through the transition is demanding on time, finances, and one's emotions too. Luckily there is an art to it, and Jens Nielsen who is our guest for today is doing a great job of mastering it. Jens enjoyed working hi...

Creating air-tight budgets, which factor in all expenses, no matter how small, is no easy feat. It requires patience, commitment, and an eye to detail. Danny Randazzo, our guest today, certainly possesses these skills. As an asset management and budgeting whizz, he knows how to get the maximum NOI on properties. In this episode, Danny walks us through the current budget he is doing, and how his co...

With the right industry knowledge and a risk-mitigating model, any real estate investor could stop trading their time for money and enjoy true mailbox money. Our guest today is Tim Bratz and he joins us on the show to speak about how he has it all figured out in this regard. Tim is the CEO and founder of Legacy Wealth Holdings, a real estate investment company that acquires and transforms distress...

Brandon Hall is a CPA who runs a firm called The Real Estate CPA, and in today’s episode, he talks to listeners about taxes. His first recommendation is for syndicators to understand what they are trying to accomplish with their deals and whether they are aiming to tax optimize or simply break even. He goes on the explain the importance of knowing the 2013 tangible property regulations and how it...

When it comes to real estate investing, you could have the best investment strategies or the most unique business model, but without the correct mindset, you’re unlikely to make it very far. By continuing to let self-limiting beliefs dictate your choices, you will always make decisions from a position of fear, which will hold you back from your potential. Our guest today, Steven Pasevento, is the...

In real estate, as in other lines of work, data and information is power. Here to discuss the irreplaceable utility of key performance indicators or KPIs, is Merrill Kaliser. Merrill uses KPIs across his multiple businesses and they make up the foundation of how he stays on top of his different ventures. He speaks to the most important indicators for the real estate business and how he and his tea...

We know that having a diverse investment portfolio is important for you to be able to weather any storms. So, what if there was a way to use your 401(k) or IRA to invest in real estate? Luckily there is, and today’s guest, Dmitriy Fomichenko, is here to share more on solo 401(k)s and checkbook control, which are both vehicles that help you cast a wider investment net. We kick off the episode by le...

Alain Villegas is a full-time real estate investor based in Dallas, Texas who has over $60 million of properties under asset management, just under 900 doors spread across seven apartments. He has also invested as a limited partner in eight properties, just over 1,200 doors in total. In this episode, Alain talks about real estate reporting, from the reports acquired from property managers to the o...

Selling at the bottom of the market in real estate can get you into a lot of trouble, but as long as you have enough reserves to ride things out, you can come out the other end smiling. Today’s guest, Kevin Sharkey, rode out the last downturn and he joins us to talk about house hacking and passive investing in the current one. Kevin is a TV executive who began house hacking in 2003 and is now a pa...

On today’s Friday Edition of The Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate podcast, we welcome Kenny Wolfe of Wolfe Investments. Kenny has been investing in multifamily real estate since 2010 and co-founded Wolfe Investments in 2012. He has been involved in over $130MM+ worth of commercial real estate transactions throughout Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Ohio and is here today to...

Some people see obstacles as signs to quit what they’re doing while others see these challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth. Today’s guest, Glenn Gonzales, most definitely falls into the latter category and went from being a maintenance man to a millionaire. In this episode, Glenn shares his incredible journey with his. He talks about his transition from maintenance to management as...

Many business owners would argue that a large part of success comes down to having the right people around you. One such a person is Tim Bratz, the President of Legacy Wealth Holdings, who joins us to talk about hiring the right people to build a strong, committed team. The conversation starts with Tim explaining the need for a Steve Jobs and a Steve Wozniak on your A-team: one who is the visionar...

While there are some risks to playing Airbnb successfully such as market saturation and city-wide bans, it can still produce great returns through minimal work if handled carefully. Today’s guest is Will Harvey and he stands as a great example of somebody who is playing it safe and enjoying the benefits. Will owns over 1.5 million in real estate in the northern Virginia area and is a partner in se...

We can all agree that this moment is unprecedented and now is the time to be working on the best strategies for coping and laying foundations to weather similar future storms. Joining us today to speak about how her company is dodging curveballs is Anna Myers from Grocapitus Investments. Anna shares some valuable advice for listeners both from an asset management standpoint as well as with regard...

For a long time, it seemed that the only way to increase your wealth was to invest in the stock market. And while Wall Street wants us to believe that this is still true, it is far from being the best option to ensure long-term financial prosperity. Investing in real estate, while not the be-all-and-end-all, is a far more stable and predictable way to grow your wealth. Our guest today, Mark Willis...

Our guest today is Neal Bawa from Multifamily University and he is here to speak to us about his business and how he uses technology and data to stand out in the real estate market! Neal believes that doing your own marketing is preferable and this means going out and making sure you are seen! He explains his ideas of mega marketing and mega leasing and how they fit into his business model. These...

Investing in real estate of any sort is a great idea, but some might say that things really get going when you make the switch to passive multifamily. Our guest on the show, Camilla Jeffs, has a journey in the business that has given her this viewpoint, and she joins us today to speak all about it! Camilla is an HR business partner, real estate investor, triathlete, musician, and mother of five aw...